Meet The Sycamores

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Meet The Sycamores

Meet The Sycamores ...
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Robert Barcliff, RB
Verlain Betofe, WR
5-10 • 200 • So.-1L
Wytheville, Va. (Hargrave Military)
6-3 • 205 • Sr.-1L
San Diego, Calif. (Mesa College)
2007 Outlook — This crafty back will look to use his
speed as the Sycamores emphasize the run in its spread
offense.
2006 — Finished the year as the Sycamores’ second
leading rusher by amassing 222 yards on 51 attempts
... Averaged 4.4 yards per gain with one touchdown
scored ... Enjoyed his first career 100-yard game when
he recorded 134 yards on the ground on 29 attempts
with the TD at Western Illinois ... Caught four passes
for 41 yards ... Hauled in a pair of passes for 17 yards
against UNI while catching a season-long 27 yarder
versus Murray State.
2005 — Sat out the season as a redshirt.
High School — Played one season at Hargrave Military
Academy ... At George Wythe High School lettered
for four seasons in football and three years in track
... At Wythe, was a four-time all-stater and played in
the Virginia All-Star contest ... Named his team’s Most
Valuable running back in both his junior and senior
seasons.
Personal — Born Robert Barcliff on January 25, 1985
to Betty and Steve Irvin in Wythville, Va. ... Majoring in
Psychology.
2007 Outlook — Tall, speedy receiver who will use last
season as a springboard for big things as a senior.
2006 — Earned valuable experience as a member of
the scout and special teams.
Previous School — Played football for two seasons
under coach Martin Moss at San Diego Mesa College ... Named all-conference as a sophomore ...
Made 50 catches for a total of 700 yards with eight
touchdowns in 2005.
High School — Two-year varsity letterwinner at Madison High School for coach Steve Miner ... Named AllHarbor League as a wide receiver ... Was also named
all-conference as a senior in basketball ... Named most
improved ... As a senior, made 26 catches for over 500
yards and eight touchdowns ... Posted 40 tackles, with
four interceptions and a 50 yard interception return for
a touchdown on defense.
Personal — Born Verlain Betafe on September 9, 1985
to Joseph Batafe and Cathy Bondoko in San Diego,
Calif. ... Majoring in Education .
Robert Barcliff’s Career Statistics
RUSHING
Year
2006
Totals
RECEIVING
Year
2006
Totals
22
G
8
8
Att
51
51
G
8
8
Gain Loss
239
17
239
17
No.
4
4
Yds
41
41
Net
222
22
Avg
10.2
10.2
Avg
4.4
4.4
TD
0
0
TD Long Avg/G
1
16
27.8
1
16 27.8
Long Avg/G
27
5.1
27
5.1
2007 Indiana State Football — The Gateway Football Conference
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Pat Burke, OL
6-3 • 320 • So.-1L
Niles, Ill. (Maine South)
2007 Outlook — Stocky lineman who will continue to
develop and grow for the Sycamores.
2006 — Earned three consecutive starts at right guard
during the final three games of the year ... Part of an
offense which finished the year ranked as the 26th
best in the nation ... Member of offensive line which
allowed just 1.18 sacks per game, a number which
finished the year ranked 21st in the NCAA.
High School — Played at Maine South High School for
Dave Inserra ... Lettered in football as well as baseball,
basketball and wrestling ... Was an honorable mention
all-state selection by both the Chicago Tribune and
the Illinois High School Coaches Association ... Voted
as the Central Suburban Conference’s Best Lineman in
2005 and was the runner-up for the award in 2004 ...
All-conference selection as a senior and junior ... Team
advanced to the Illinois Class 8A State Championship
Game for three consecutive seasons.
Personal — Born Patrick M. Burke on December 19, 1987
to Michael and Carol Burke in Chicago, Ill. ... Open
Preference major.
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Jack Byrne, OL
6-3 • 295 • Jr.-2L
Evergreen Park, Ill. (St. Rita)
2007 Outlook — An experience two-year starter, Byrne
is a versatile athlete who can be effective at multiple
positions along the Sycamore offensive front.
2006 — Six-game starter, who earned five separate nods
at right guard and one other at left tackle ... Part of an
offense which ranked as the 26th-best in the nation,
while allowing just 1.18 sacks per game, a number which
2005 — Started six games for the Sycamores, five at
right guard and one at the left ... Key component of an
offense that passed for a school-record 2,906 yards ...
Was a lead blocker for a stable of running backs that
rushed for 1,208 yards during the season.
High School — First Team All-Chicago Catholic Leaguer
in both his junior and senior seasons ... First team Chicago
Sun Times all-area and all-state selection twice ... Twotime Chicago Tribune all-state selection ... Named Class
6A All-State by Illinois High School Football Coaches
Association as a senior ... During senior season, named
Second Team All-State by Champaign Gazette ... Team
captain his senior year.
Personal — Born John Anthony Byrne on September 5,
1986 to Tom and Kathy Byrne in Oak Lawn, Ill. ... Brother,
Tom Byrne, recently played football at Valparaiso from
1999-2002 ... Majoring in Business.
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Jacob Carpenter, OL
6-3 • 295 • So.-1L
Indianapolis, Ind. (Lawrence Cen-
2007 Outlook — Developing talent, that will continue to provide depth along the Sycamore offensive
front.
2006 — Continued his strong work throughout the
week on the scout team.
2005 — Saw action on special teams and was a valuable member of the scout team.
High School — A three-year letterwinner at Lawrence
Central, Carpenter was named academic all-state
... He was also a Region 7 All-Star (football). He was
a Mr. Football nominee (offensive lineman) ... Was a
captain of the football team at Lawrence Central and
also a member of the national Honor Society (junior
and senior years) and President of the Varsity Club
... He was a three-year starter at Lawrence Central
at the Center position ... Also played some offensive
and defensive tackle.
Personal — Born Jacob Duke Carpenter on November
5, 1985 to Ron and Julia Carpenter in Indianapolis,
Ind. ... Majoring in Business ... Carpenter is a third
generation Sycamore as his grandfather, Robert Dean
Carpenter lettered in 1946 and his father, Ron Duke
Carpenter was a captain and lettered from 1974-76.
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sophomore Rodney Dedeaux.
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Rodney Dedeaux, DB
5-10 • 175 • So.-1L
Fort Wayne, Ind. (Southside)
2007 Outlook — After seeing light action as a freshman, Dedeaux will look to use his speed and skill to
make an impact in year two.
2006 — Saw action in five contests, recording a total of
four tackles ... Posted a pair of tackles against UNI.
High School — Named all-state, Top 33, All-SAC and
all-conference … Lettered four years in football, as well
as two years in basketball and three in track … High
School football team was first in school history to reach
semi-state … Was a participant in the Illinois North/South
All-Star Game ... Named to the Illinois Fantastic 50 AllStar Team.
Personal — Born Rodney J. Dedeaux on November
29, 1986 to Hazel Lawson and Russell Dedeaux in Fort
Wayne, Ind. ... Majoring in Physical Therapy ... Twin
brother of redshirt freshman Russell Dedeaux.
Rodney Dedeaux’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
5
5
UT
1
1
AT
3
3
Total
4
4
TFL
0-0
0-0
Sacks INT PBU QBH FR FF
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
Charles Dowdell, QB
6-0 • 180 • Fr.-RS
Fort Wayne, Ind. (Northrop)
2007 Outlook — After gaining one year of seasoning
as a redshirt, Dowdell is primed to step onto the field
and make an immediate impact ... Strong arm, but
also will show some athletic ability by moving around
in the pocket.
High School — Lettered four years in football, two years
in basketball, and two years in track … Named Co-MVP
in football ... Member of the Indiana Preseason Top 30
Team ... Was an Elite II Quarterback participant.
Personal — Born Chuck Edward Dowdell on January
17, 1988 to Doris Dowdell and Charles Rutherford in Fort
Wayne, Ind. ... Majoring in Athletic Training.
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Warren English-Malone, DB
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5-11 • 180 • Sr.-3L
New Albany, Ind. (High)
Russell Dedeaux, DB
5-10 • 175 • Fr.-RS
2007 Outlook — After a year of work under his belt,
Dedeaux is ready to contribute as a redshirt freshman.
2005 — After battling an early injury, redshirted.
High School — Named First Team All-Illinois, All-SAC, allarea (Northeast), and Top 33 by the Bloomington Herald
… In high school lettered four years in football, four years
in track, and two years in basketball … In football, his
team was first in school history to reach semi-state … Was
a participant in the Illinois North/South All-Star Game ...
Named to the Illinois Fantastic 50 All-Star Team.
Personal — Born Russell Joseph Dedeaux III on November 29, 1986 to Hazel Lawson and Russell J. Dedeaux,
Jr. ... Majoring in Physical Education ... Twin brother of
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2007 Outlook — A dependable cover corner for the
Sycamores, English-Malone is known for ability to make
plays on the defensive side of the ball.
2005 — Started each of the Sycamores’ first nine
games at the left cornerback position ... Tallied 44
total tackles on the season, including two for losses ...
Paced the team with three interceptions ... Interesting
to note that he did not post any return yards on any
of those picks ... Recovered two fumbles during the
season ... Tallied a season-best seven tackles on three
separate occasions (Western Kentucky, Youngstown
State and Southern Illinois).
2004 — Played in six contests ... Tallied 15 total tackles
... Enjoyed a career-best eight tackles in a double
overtime win versus Illinois State ... Was credited with
a tackle for loss against UT-Martin .... Broke up and
picked off a pass against the SkyHawks.
2003 — Saw action in the last five games of the season,
recording eight total tackles in a reserve and special
teams role ... Most productive game of the season
was at Illinois State where he recorded a season-best
four tackles.
High School — English-Malone was able to excel at
several positions during his four years at New Albany
(Ind.) High School ... Returning both kicks and punts,
English-Malone took two punts all the way for touchdowns on his way to a 16.4 yard average ... He averaged an outstanding 26.6 yards on kick returns ... A
two-time all-conference selection, English-Malone also
returned an interception for a touchdown
Personal — Born Warren Bosario English-Malone on December 18, 1984 to Steven and Alicia Malone in New
Albany, Ind. ... Majoring in Elementary Education.
Warren English-Malone’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
2005
2004
2003
Totals
G UT
AT
DID NOT PLAY
9 31
13
6
9
6
5
6
2
20 46
21
Total
TFL
44
15
8
67
2-1
1-1
0-0
3-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
3
1
0
4
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
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Jayden Everett, LB
6-0 • 215 • Sr.-1L
Newton, Kan. (Coffeyville JC)
2007 Outlook — Steady performer who improved
throughout the off-season ... Will show off his speed
from the linebacker spot this fall.
2006 — Played in all 11 games at linebacker for the
Sycamores, recording 61 total stops, including 29 solos
... Recorded eight tackles for loss ... Forced a fumble
... Posted a season-high 13 tackles against Murray
State as well as a conference-best nine stops versus
UNI ... His 5.5 tackle per game average finished tied
for 28th in the GFC.
Previous School — Played football for two seasons at
Coffeyville Junior College for Coach Jeff Leiber ... Was
named a Preseason All-American and was First Team
All-Jayhawk Conference selection at linebacker ... Was
credited with 112 total tackles, two interceptions, a pair
of sacks and scored two touchdowns ... He scored on a
recovered blocked punt as well as a 67-yard interception
return.
High School — A three-year letterwinner at Newton
(Kan.) High School, where he played for coach Brent
Glann ... Also played basketball for three seasons ... Was
named All-Kansas as a senior.
Personal — Born Jayden Phillip Everett on February 17,
1986 to Phillip and Elmira Everett in Newton, Kan. ...
Majoring in Psychology ... Brother, Dustin, played football
at Garden City and Butler Community College.
Jayden Everett’s Career Statistics
Year
G
11
11
2006
Totals
UT
29
29
AT
32
32
Total
61
61
TFL
8-22
8-22
0-0
0
0
0
0 1
0-0
0
0
0
0 1
25
Shonda Faulkner, LB
6-1 • 215 • Sr.-2L
Poukeepskie, N.Y. (Hudson JC)
2007 Outlook — A speedy and stout defender, Faulkner
will be a leading candidate at the one of two available
linebacking positions for the Sycamores.
2006 — Played in nine games during the year, posting
63 total tackles ... Was credited with 27 solo stops ...
Recorded six tackles for loss as well as a trio of sacks ...
Broke up a pass and recorded a quarterback hurry ...
Recorded a season-best 13 tackles at Western Illinois ...
His three sacks finished the year ranked 11th-best in the
Gateway Football Conference, while his 63 total tackles
were 17th-most in one of the league’s premier NCAA
FCS conferences.
2005 — Saw action in the season’s first two games before
suffering a season-ending shoulder injury ... Tallied four
tackles, including one for a loss ... Posted all four tackles
in his Sycamore debut against Eastern Illinois ... Granted
a medical redshirt.
Previous Schools — Recorded a career-best 19 tackles
against Erie Community College in 2004 ... As a captain,
recorded 96 tackles, 15 for loss, a sack, three blocked
kicks, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries
... Took home first team all-conference honors as a
sophomore ... Was awarded multiple Northeast Junior
Football Conference special teams, defensive and
conference player of the week awards ... Finished his
freshman season with 48 total tackles, four tackles for
loss, two passes defended and a sack ... Multi-sport
athlete at Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) High School, lettering in
football, track, basketball and baseball ... As a senior at
Poughkeepsie, earned all-section and all-league honors
Shonda Faulkner’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
2005
Totals
G
9
2
11
UT
27
3
30
AT
36
1
37
Total
63
4
67
TFL
6-23
1-2
7-25
3-18
0
1
1
0 0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
3-18
0
1
1
0 0
25
... Named to the Poughkeepsie Journal All-Star team
following his senior season ... Was the 2002 New York
Section I Defensive Player of the Year and was named
the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the North vs. South
All-Star contest.
Personal — Born Shonda A. Faulkner on October 6, 1983
to Albert Faulkner and Joan Brown in Kingston, Jamaica
... Majoring in Communications.
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Darrius Gates, RB
5-9 • 175 • So.-1L
Country Club Hills, Ill. (Hillcrest)
2007 Outlook — One of the team’s quickest players,
Gates has the ability to break it for the big play and will
see increased touches with more experience.
2006 — Saw action in five games before suffering a
season-ending knee injury ... Recorded 119 rushing yards
on 20 attempts ... Also caught a pair of passes for a total
of eight yards ... Posted 51 yards on eight attempts at
Youngstown State.
High School — A First Team All-Illinois selection as well
as an all-conference and all-area performer… Named
his conference’s Offensive Player of the Year, Star
Offensive Player of the Year, and Team Offensive MVP …
Lettered three years in football, three years in baseball,
and one year in basketball … Holds the school’s
single season rushing record of 2,070 yards and single
season touchdown record of 32 … Scored 65 career
touchdowns, and posted 4,774 career rushing yards.
Personal — Born Darrius Tremayne Gates on October
27, 1987 to Shirley and Dennis Gates in Chicago, Ill. ...
Majoring in Recreation and Sports Management ... Has
three siblings that played collegiate basketball: Brother,
Dennis, at Cal from 98-02; Brother, Armon, at Kent State
from 01-05 ... Sister, RaShida, at Lewis from 95-99.
Darrius Gates’ Career Statistics
RUSHING
Year
2006
Totals
RECEIVING
Year
2006
Totals
26
G
5
5
Att
20
20
G
5
5
Gain Loss
121
2
121
2
No.
2
2
Yds
8
8
Net
119
119
Avg
4.0
4.0
Avg
5.9
5.9
TD
0
0
TD Long Avg/G
0
16
23.8
0
16 23.8
Long Avg/G
6
1.6
6
1.6
95
John Goodrich, DT
6-5 • 260 • Jr.-1L
Huntington, Ind. (High)
2007 Outlook — Young, heady player that is poised to
make a run up the Sycamore depth chart with continued hard work.
2006 — Saw action in seven contests, recording 19 total tackles, including six solo stops .. Forced a fumble ...
Posted a season-best four tackles against Murray State
and Missouri State.
2005 — Did not see game action, but was a valuable
member of the scout team.
High School — Took home all-conference honors at
Huntington North High School.
Personal — Born Jon Patrick Goodrich on March 10,
1986 to Kim Ellis in Huntington, Ind. ... Majoring in Physical Education.
Jon Goodrich’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
7
7
UT
6
6
AT
13
13
Total
19
19
TFL
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0 1
0-0
0
0
0
0 1
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Dominic Howard, DB
5-10 • 195 • Jr.-RS
Baltimore, Md. (Hudson JC)
2007 Outlook — Quick player who will contribute after
a year with the program under his belt.
2006 — Did not see game action.
Previous School — Played at Hudson Valley Community
College for two seasons under coach Fagan ... Was
an all-conference selection as well as a Preseason AllAmerica candidate ... Named a team captain as a
sophomore ... Posted 43 tackles and two interceptions
at Hudson.
High School — Was a four-year football and lacrosse
letterwinner at Randallstown (Md.) High School ... Played
for Coach Evan Murray ... Posted 800 rushing yards and
seven touchdowns.
Personal — Born Dominic Howard on February 17, 1985
to Michelle Baldwin in Baltimore, Md. ... Majoring in
Psychology.
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Greg Hutcherson, WR
6-2 • 225 • Sr.-2L
Vandergrift, Pa. (Bowling Green)
2007 Outlook — Much improved wide receiver who can
make the leaping grabs and pull down jump balls.
2006 — Played in nine games, earning one catch for nine
yards against Missouri State ... Also saw significant action
on special teams.
2005 — Saw action in eight contests, taking the field for
a pair of starts at the wide-out positions ... Tallied seven
catches for 42 yards, an average of 6.0 yards per catch
... Hauled in a season-best 31-yard reception against
Western Kentucky ... Enjoyed two multi-reception outings
(at Murray State & Texas Tech).
Previous School — Served on the Bowling Green scout
squad after redshirting in 2003 ... Named offensive scout
team MVP one time.
High School — A 2003 graduate of Kiski Area High School
in Vandergrift, Pa. ... A two-time third team all-state and
first team all-district selection ... Set school’s receiving
record ... Had 35 catches for 540 yards and 10 TDs as a
senior as well as 36 receptions for 740 yards and 11 TDs
as a junior ... Lettered in track and basketball ... Scored
more than 1,000 points in high school hoops ... State
qualifier in 400 meters.
Personal — Born Gregory Wayne Hutcherson on May
31, 1984 to Hubert and Deb Hutcherson ... Majoring in
Exercise Science ... Father, Hubert, played collegiate
basketball at Northwestern State.
Greg Hutcherson’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
2005
Totals
G
9
8
17
No.
1
7
8
Yds
9
42
51
Avg
9.0
6.0
6.4
TD
0
0
0
Long Avg/G
9
1.0
31
5.2
31
3.0
1
Brian Jackson, WR
6-3 • 210 • Sr.-1L
Lansing, Mich. (Western Michigan)
2007 Outlook — Can go up and get the ball with the best
... Will provide a big target for Sycamore quarterbacks
this fall.
2006 — Played in all 11 games for the Sycamores ... Was
third on the team with 30 pass receptions for 419 yards,
an average of 14.0 yards per catch ... Scored one TD ...
Burst onto the scene with six catches for 104 yards and
a touchdown in the season opener at Purdue ... Caught
at least one pass in each game ... Posted a five-catch,
88-yard effort at Western Kentucky ... His 2.73 receptions
per game ranked 11th best in the Gateway ... Averaged
just over 38 receiving yards per game, 13th best in the
league.
Previous School — Competed in football and track at
Western Michigan University ... Made 19 catches for
230 yards and a touchdown as a redshirt freshman ...
In track, placed fifth at the Mid-American Conference
Championships in the 400m hurdles with a time of 53.3.
High School — Graduated from Sexton (Mich.) High
School where he competed in football, track, basketball
and swimming ... Played football for coach Dan Bogan
... Was an honorable mention all-state selection as a
wide receiver, and earned all-state honors for the 400m
hurdles in track ... Rated as Michigan’s No. 32 Blue Chip
wide receiver and was a member of the Michigan All-Star
Team ... Was an all-conference and all-area selection
... During his senior season, he recorded 41 receptions
for 606 yards and scored 14 touchdowns ... He holds the
school record for most career receptions.
Personal — Born Brian Thomas Jackson on March 8,
1984 to Thomas and Elaine Jackson in Lansing, Mich. ...
Majoring in Political Science ... Father, Thomas, was a
football letterwinner at Eastern Michigan University.
Brian Jackson’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
11
11
No.
30
30
Yds
419
419
Avg
14.0
14.0
TD
1
1
Long Avg/G
55
38.1
55
38.1
2
Bryan Jackson, DB
5-11 • 220 • Jr.-1L
Chicago, Ill. (Bowling Green)
2007 Outlook — A talented safety, Jackson will continue
to be a leader for the Sycamores this fall.
2006 — Started eight games at the strong safety position ... Recorded 49 total tackles, including 26 solo stops
... Posted a trio of tackles for loses as well as a sack ...
Returned an interception 100 yards at Eastern Illinois for
his first career touchdown ... Tied the school, Gateway
and NCAA record for longest interception return.
2005 — Saw action in seven contests, including a pair of
starts at the free safety position ... Posted 33 total tackles
on the season ... Forced two fumbles and recovered
27
another ... Got better as the season progressed, culminating in a career-high nine tackle performance in the
season finale against Illinois State.
Previous School — Spent one season at Bowling Green
University.
High School — Three-year letterwinner in football ... Twoyear starter in baseball and one-year performer in track
… Voted all-area, all-city, all-conference .. Named to
the City-Suburban All Star Team and was a North-South
Chicago All Star.
Personal — Born Bryan Jeffrey Jackson on August 11, 1985
to John and Elayne Jackson in Chicago, Ill. ... Majoring
in Business.
Bryan Jackson’s Career Statistics
Year
G
8
7
15
2006
2005
Totals
UT
26
25
51
AT
23
8
31
Total
49
33
82
TFL
3-4
0-0
3-4
1-2
1
0
0
0 0
0-0
0
1
0
1 2
1-2
1
1
0
1 2
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Chris Johansen, P
6-0 • 195 • Sr.-1L
Highland, Ind. (Highland)
2007 Outlook — After a solid junior campaign and continued work during the off-season, Johansen will develop
into one of the premier punters in the Gateway ... Could
also handle other kicking duties this season.
2006 — Punted 55 times for the Sycamores for a total
of 2,084 yards ... Averaged 37.9 yards per punt ... Longest punt of the year was 52 yards ... Posted a trio of
touchbacks and forced eight fair catches .. Pinned the
opposition inside their own 20 yard line 11 times ... His
37.9 yards per punt average finished the year ranked
49th-best in the NCAA ... Was the third best average in
the Gateway Football Conference.
High School — First team all-conference for three consecutive years at Highland High School.
Personal — Born Christopher Allen Johansen on December 29, 1984 to Fred and Roberta Johansen in Munster,
Ind. ... Majoring in Construction Management.
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Josh Jones, LB
6-2 • 220 • So.-1L
Camby, Ind. (Mooresville)
2007 Outlook — Whether it be in the Sycamore
linebacker corps or on special teams, Jones is a hardworking athlete that will make a difference this fall.
2006 — Played in 10 games ... Recorded eight total stops,
including three solo stops ... Broke up a pass ... Made a
two-yard pass reception on a successful fake punt at
Western Kentucky ... Was credited with a season-high
four tackles versus the Hilltoppers.
High School — Two-time team Most Valuable Player
... Named all-state as a junior ... Holds Mooresville High
School record for scoring and rushing yards ... Threetime all-conference selection ... Indianapolis Star West
Side Most Valuable Player ... Bloomington Herald-Times
second team member of the 2004 Super Team ... Tied
an IHSAA record with two 97 yard kickoff returns for
touchdowns ... As a senior, rushed for 28 touchdowns
and 1,660 yards ... Recorded 77 tackles, 19 for losses,
with three interceptions one fumble recovery, three
sacks and a punt return for a score.
Personal — Born Joshua Frederick Jones on June 9,
1986 to Jeff and Lorri Jones in Camby, Ind. ... Majoring
in Exercise Science.
Josh Jones’ Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
10
10
UT
3
3
AT
5
5
Total
8
8
TFL
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
1
0
0 0
0-0
0
1
0
0 0
Chris Johansen’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
28
No.
55
55
Yds.
2084
2084
Avg.
37.9
37.9
Long
52
52
TB
3
3
FC
8
8
I20 Blkd.
11
0
11
0
to Tim and Tibby Lamz in Woodstock, Ill. ... Majoring in
Criminology.
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J.R. Kirkendoll, WR
6-0 • 175 • Fr.-RS
Roundrock, Texas (High)
Henry Lemons, DB
2007 Outlook — This talented speedster will be used in
a variety of ways on offense this fall.
2006 — Caught one pass for 11 yards against Murray
State ... Appeared in five games.
High School — Four-year letterwinner in track and basketball, three-year winner in football… All district honorable
mention, first-team all-district in football, and all-district
second team in track and basketball at Roundrock High
School.
Personal — Born Zachary Deane Kirkendoll on January
17, 1987 to Zachary and Kathy Miller in Jacksonville, N.C.
... Majoring in Psychology… JR’s father played football
for four years at Murray State ... His older brother, Robin
Johnson, was a defensive back for the Sycamores from
1999-2002.
J.R. Kirkendoll’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
5
5
No.
1
1
Yds
11
11
Avg
11.0
11.0
TD
1
1
Long Avg/G
11
2.2
11
2.2
5-11 • 170 • So.-1L
Colerain, Ohio (Colerain)
2007 Outlook — Speedy defensive back who will make
a push for playing time in the Sycamore secondary this
fall.
2006 — Posted seven total tackles in eight games played
... Broke up one pass ... Made a season-best three tackles
in the season finale against Illinois State.
High School — Played football, basketball and track at
Colerain (Ohio) High School ... Competed in football
under coach Kerry Coombs ... Was named an all-state
honorable mention selection as well as a first team allconference squad member ... His team won an Ohio
State Championship in 2004.
Personal — Born Henry E. Lemons on January 18, 1988
to Henry and Lametra Lemons in Cincinnati, Ohio ...
Majoring in Open Preference.
Henry Lemons’ Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
8
8
UT
5
5
AT
2
2
Total
7
7
TFL
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
1
0
0 0
0-0
0
1
0
0 0
72
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Tyler Lamz, OL
Brandon Logan, LB
6-5 • 285 • Fr.-RS
McHenry, Ill. (West)
2007 Outlook — With a year of experience, Lamz looks
to continue his development this fall.
High School — Played for McHenry West Campus and
head coach Chad Hetlet ... Lettered in football and
track ... Named all-conference in 2004 ... Was an allstate honorable mention selection as a senior and took
all-conference as well as all-area honors in 2005 ... Was
a team captain ... In track, he holds the McHenry HS
record in the shot-put, finishing third in his sectional as
a senior.
Personal — Born Tyler Daniel Lamz on February 4, 1988
5-10 • 225 • Sr.-3L
Fort Wayne, Ind. (Snider)
2007 Outlook — A patient, solid performer, who will
get his chance this fall to make his mark on the program.
2006 — Was credited with a career-high 71 total
tackles in 10 games played ... Posted three tackles
for losses ... Broke up a pass and recovered a pair of
fumbles ... Recorded a career-high 14 tackles against
Missouri State.
2005 — Posted eight tackles in nine contests ... Was
credited with a season-best four tackles against Western Illinois.
2004 — Recorded 16 tackles, seeing action in 10
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contests ... Enjoyed a season-best four tackles against
Murray State.
High School —
Logan capped off a spectacular
career at Snider High School by becoming the alltime leading tackler in school history ... A three-time
member of the all-conference team, he was also
named all-state and all-area ... Logan was one of
eight Sycamore recruits to play in 2003 Indiana Football Coaches Association All-Star Football Classic ...
He used his athletic abilities to letter in baseball and
track and field as well.
Personal — Born Brandon Matthew Logan on November 11, 1984 to George and Estella Logan ... Majoring
in Elementary Education.
... Was credited with one sack ... Posted an interception
as well as two fumbles recovered and one more forced
... Tallied a season-best seven tackles against Missouri
State.
High School — Lettered in football for four years under
coach Jeff Yelton at Merrillville High School ... Was an
all-conference honorable mention selection ... Named
his team’s Most Improved Player as a junior ... Posted
169 total tackles during his last two years of play.
Personal — Born Ayodeji “D.J.” Macarthy on July 12,
1988 to Ben and Bola Macarthy in Chicago, Ill. ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Brother, Temidayo Macarthy, played for seasons of football at Ball State, while
his cousin, Akin Ayodeje, played for four seasons at Purdue.
Brandon Logan’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
2005
2004
Totals
G
10
9
10
29
UT
17
3
9
29
AT
54
5
7
66
Total
71
8
16
95
TFL
3-2
0-0
0-0
3-2
0-0
0
1
0
2 0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
0-0
0
1
0
2 0
D.J. MaCarthy’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
8
8
UT
4
4
AT
16
16
Total
20
20
TFL
1-4
1-4
1-4
1
0
0
2 1
1-4
1
0
0
2 1
27
83
DeAndre Lott, DB
Larry Mayhew, TE
6-2 • 195 • Jr.-1L
Danville, Ill. (High)
2007 Outlook — Tall defensive back with sure hands will
be tough in the future under the Sycamores’ high-octane defensive set.
2006 — Member of the scout team.
2005 — Was a valuable member of the scout team.
High School — Voted all-state and all-conference ...
Holds Danville High School’s record for most receptions
in a year ... Set the mark as a senior.
Personal — Born Deandre Donte Lott on October 20,
1985 to Linda Lott in Danville, Ill. ... Majoring in Accounting.
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6-1 • 210 • So.-1L
Gary, Ind. (West Side)
2007 Outlook — Talented young player that could be
a factor of special teams or in the defensive backfield
rotation.
2006 — Earned have special teams duty.
High School — Named first team all-conference and
Gary Herald-Times All-State First Team ... Most improved
sophomore, two-time receiver of the year and onetime defensive back of the year for Gary West Side
High School ... As a senior, recorded nine interceptions,
70 tackles, a sack ... On offense as senior, made eight
receptions for 230 yards with four total touchdowns.
Personal — Born Larry Scott Mayhew, Jr., on December
23, 1986 to Larry and Lois Mayhew in Gary, Ind. ...
Majoring in Criminology.
D.J. MaCarthy, DE
6-1 • 235 • So.-1L
Merrillville, Ind. (High)
2007 Outlook — Stocky defensive end who will be a pass
rushing threat to the opposition this fall.
2006 — Posted 20 total tackles in eight games played
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7
Donye McCleskey, DB
6-1 • 235 • So.-1L
Dayton, Ohio (Chaminade-Jullienne)
2007 Outlook — Quick, talented player that will develop into a defensive standout as a sophomore.
2006 — Posted 17 tackles in five games played ... Was
credited with three tackles for loss and a sack ... In
the season opener at Purdue, blocked a Boilermaker
punt and fell on the ball in the end zone to score his
first career touchdown ... Named the Gateway Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week
for his efforts against Purdue ... Posted a season best
five tackles against Northern Illinois as well as Illinois
State.
High School — Was a two-year varsity starter at
Chaminade-Julienne (Ohio) High School for coach West
... Was an all-league, all-district and All-Southwest Ohio
selection ... Earned First Team All-Ohio honors and was
an all-area selection ... Earned his team’s Most Valuable
Defensive Back awards as a junior and senior ... Was a
team captain ... As a senior, he posted 210 tackles, 124
of which were solo with a pair of interceptions, a fumble
recovery and two touchdowns scored.
Personal — Born Donye’ Cimal McCleskey on September
18, 1988 to Daryl and Antoinette McCleskey in Dayton,
Ohio ... Majoring in Business Accounting.
Donye McCleskey’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
5
5
UT
6
6
AT
11
11
Total
17
17
TFL
3-7
3-7
1-3
0
0
0
1 1
1-3
0
0
0
1 1
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Jovan McCray, LB
6-1 • 225 • So.-1L
Richmond, Va. (Fork Union)
2007 Outlook — Stocky, powerful linebacker that will
used in a variety of situations in the Sycamores’ defensive schemes.
2006 — Played in five games, rushing for nine yards
against Northern Iowa.
High School — Lettered three seasons in football for
coach Burton at Highland Springs High School ... Also
competed in wrestling and track ... Was his team’s
wrestling MVP as both a junior and senior ... Competed
for one season at Fork Union Prep, where he played
football.
Personal — Born Jovan McCray on September 27,
1987 to Joesph McCray in Richmond, Va. ... Majoring
in History.
Jovan McCray’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
5
5
Att
1
1
Gain Loss
9
0
9
0
Net
9
9
Avg
9.0
9.0
TD Long Avg/G
0
9
1.8
0
9
1.8
23
Bryan McCulley, RB
6-1 • 210 • Sr.-3L
Indianapolis, Ind. (Pike)
2007 Outlook — Will get a look in the backfield rotation
... Could receive a special teams assignment.
2006 — Played in 10 games ... Made four rushing attempts and gained 59 yards ... Averaged 14.8 yards
per attempt ... Long rush of 31 yards at Western Illinois.
2005 — Saw action on special teams, and was a
valuable member of the scout team.
2004 — Saw action in eight contests, all in a special
teams role.
High School —
Leading the conference in yards
per carry (12.7) after five games as a senior at Pike
High School, McCulley received the Mental Attitude
Award in football ... He also received all-state honors
in rugby ... His father, Skip McCulley, played football
at the University of Toledo.
Personal — Born Bryan Patrick McCulley on March 13,
1985 to Skip and Maggie McCulley of Indianapolis,
Ind. ... His father, Skip McCulley, played football at
the University of Toledo ... Majoring in Recreation and
Sports Management.
Bryan McCulley’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
2005
2004
Totals
G
10
7
3
20
Att
4
0
0
4
Gain Loss
59
0
0
0
0
0
59
0
Net Avg
59 14.8
0
0.0
0
0.0
59 14.8
TD Long Avg/G
0
31
5.9
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
31
3.0
31
6
Darrius Middlebrooks, DB
5-11 • 190 • Fr.-RS
Indianapolis, Ind. (North Central)
2007 Outlook — Young heady player who will be in
the rotation with a new defensive scheme this fall.
2006 — Sat out the season with a redshirt.
High School — Lettered in football for three years
under coach Streift at North Central High School ...
Was a 5-A All-State selection, as well as all-county
and all-conference member ... Was named a Region
7 All-Star, as well as an Indiana All-Star ... Was named
to the Bloomington Herald Times Second Team AllState squad ... Posted 202 career tackles, five forced
fumbles, seven recovered fumbles and three interceptions ... Also lettered in basketball and track.
Personal — Born Darrius Lamon Middlebrooks on August 30, 1987 to Perry and Judy Middlebrooks in Indianapolis, Ind. ... Majoring in Business Administration.
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Dan Millington, DE
6-2 • 250 • So.-1L
Terre Haute, Ind. (North Vigo)
2007 Outlook — Tall and strong, Millington will develop
into a force along the Sycamore defensive front this
fall.
2006 — Posted 10 tackles, including a tackle for loss
in seven games of action ... Posted back-to-back
multi-tackle games against Youngstown State and
Northern Iowa.
High School — Played football, basketball and track at
Terre Haute (Ind.) North Vigo High School ... Competed in
football under coach Chris Barrett ... Was an Associated
Press Honorable Mention All-State and Bloomington
Herald All-State Special Mention selection ... Named
All-Wabash Valley, All-Vigo County and was selected to
participate in the Wabash Valley Coaches Association
All-Star Classic during the summer of 2006 at RoseHulman ... Was a Region 6 Indiana All-Star and was an
All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference member ...
Won the Gold Medal, and was named the Defensive
Player of the Year at Terre Haute North ... Was the Vigo
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County Defensive Player of the Year ... Team captain ...
Two-time ESPN Radio Player of the Game ... As a fullback,
averaged 4.6 yards per rush with five touchdowns, and
13 pass receptions for 130 yards ... Picked off three passes
and recorded five fumble recoveries, including one
that was returned for a touchdown ... Also posted three
tackles for loss and one quarterback sack.
Personal — Born Daniel Patterson Millington on June 19,
1987 in Terre Haute, Ind. to Donald Millington as well as
Betsy and Larry Brown ... Majoring in Pre-Med ... One of
nine siblings ... Brother, Matt Millington, played basketball
at Rose-Hulman from 1995-99.
Dan Millington’s Career Statistics
Year
G
7
7
2006
Totals
UT
1
1
AT
9
9
Total
10
10
TFL
1-1
1-1
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
15
Chris Mobley, DB
5-11 • 185 • So.-1L
Dayton, Ohio (Jefferson)
2007 Outlook — Quick learner who will be ready to
jump and contribute defensively for the Sycamores.
2006 — Recorded five total tackles in seven games
of play ... Forced one fumble ... Earned his first career
start at Western Kentucky ... Was credited with a season-best three tackles versus the Hilltoppers.
High School — A 2004 all-state selection from Ohio’s
Southwest District, Mobley was named the Dayton Daily
News Player of the Week as well as his team’s M.V.P. ... In
2003, he was named all-league, district and area ... Was
his team’s Defensive MVP as a junior ... Rushed for 1,277
yards as a senior with 13 TDs ... On defense, recorded
72 tackles, 3 interceptions and a sack ... Scored 20
touchdowns over his career ... Also lettered in baseball
as well as track and field.
Personal — Born Christopher Lynn Mobley, Jr., on October
27, 1986 to Chris and Robin Mobley in Dayton, Ohio ...
Majoring in Recreation and Sports Management.
Chris Mobley’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
7
7
UT
1
1
AT
4
4
Total
5
5
TFL
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0 1
0-0
0
0
0
0 1
Personal— Born Kyle Monroe on April 6, 1986 to Kenny
and Yvonne Monroe in Gary, Ind. … Majoring in Sports
Management … Kyle’s father Kenny played football at
ISU, until he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the
70’s.
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Eric Monroe, TE
6-6 • 230 • Fr.-RS
Cincinnati, Ohio (Lakota West)
2007 Outlook — Tall and strong target that should play
an important role in the Sycamores’ offensive plans.
High School — Competed in football and baseball at
Lakota West (Ohio) High School ... Played football for
coach Larry Cox ... Was named all-conference and
all-county during his senior year.
Personal — Born Eric Michael Monroe on August 18, 1987
to Lyle and Pennie Monroe in Dayton, Ohio ... Majoring
in English ... Father, Lyle, played basketball at Marshall
University from 1970-74.
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Kyle Monroe, DB
6-0 • 185 • Jr.-1L
East Chicago, Ind. (Central)
2007 Outlook — Will get a look in the defensive backfield,
as he has great range and complimentary speed.
2006 — Appeared in four contests, recording five tackles
... Posted one tackle for loss ... Tallied a season-high four
tackles versus Murray State.
2005 — Received his first career start in the season finale at Illinois State ... Saw action in 8 contests, posted
15 tackles, 10 of which were solos ... Posted three pass
breakups and recovered a fumble ... Posted a seasonbest seven tackles against the Redbirds ... In the nonconference, tallied three tackles at Texas Tech.
High School — Four-year letter winner in both football
and track, and a two-year letter winner in wrestling at
East Chicago Central High School … Named pre-season
all area, post–season first team all area, First Team All
State Indiana Football Coaches Association, First Team
All State Associated Press and 2003 East Chicago Central Mr. Football.
Kyle Monroe’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
2005
Totals
G
4
8
7
UT
1
10
1
AT
4
5
4
Total
5
15
5
TFL
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
0-0
0
3
0
1 0
0-0
0
0
0
0 1
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Brodie Morris, OL
6-7 • 245 • Fr.-RS
2007 Outlook — Morris looks to continue to develop into
a stallwart along the Sycamore offensive front.
2006 — Sat out the season with a redshirt.
High School — Competed in football and basketball
at Hamilton Southeastern (Ind.) High School ... Played
football for coach Rob Cutter ... Was an all-conference
and all-county selection ... Earned All-State Honorable
Mention from the Indianapolis Star ... Team was the 2005
IHSAA Runner-up in Class 5A ... Performed as his team’s
long snapper ... Recorded 47 tackles and 17 sacks, which
paced the team and set a new school record ... Posted
a team-leading 17 tackles for loss.
Personal — Born Brodie Lee Morris on July 29, 1987 to
Tony and Susan Morris in Gary, Ind. ... Majoring in Business
Administration.
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Reilly Murphy, QB
6-2 • 215 • Sr.-1L
San Diego, Calif. (Grossmont JC)
2007 Outlook — A true field general in every sense of
the term, Murphy’s strong arm and leadership under
center could lead to a standout season for the senior
signal-caller.
2006 — Earned Gateway Football Conference AllNewcomer Team honors ... Paced the team with 1,770
passing yards as he completed 143-of-261 attempts with
eight touchdowns ... Was third on the squad with 167
rushing yards on 73 attempts and a team-best six TD’s ...
Led the squad with 1,937 yards of total offense ... Completed 17-of-35 passes for 306 yards against Murray State
... Completed a season-high 26 passes on 46 attempts
for 279 yards in the season finale versus Illinois State.
Previous School — Played for coach Dave Jordan at
Grossmont (Calif.) Junior College ... Team went 13-1
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with an 8-0 conference record in 2005 ... Were the
Junior College Grid-Wire National Champs as well as
the California State Champs ... Team won the Southern
California Championship, as well as the Football
Conference ... Murphy’s offense was ranked No. 1 in
the state of California ... He finished his sophomore
year with 30 passing touchdowns, 3,326 yards and six
other rushing scores ... Was named the Most Valuable
Player of the California State Championship Game ...
Named a JUCAL Transfer All-Stater ... Was a JC GridWire Academic All-American ... Earned the Joe Roth
Academic and Athletic Excellence Award ... Was the
Foothill Conference Offensive Player of the Week seven
times ... Was the Pacific Coast Conference Athlete of
the Week twice and was a one-time California State
Athlete of the Week.
High School — Coached at Torrey Pines (Calif.) High
School by Ed Burke ... Team was the 2003 Palmar League
Champs ... Earned his team’s Most Valuable Player
Award ... Team captain ... Took the San Diego UnionTribune Scholar-Athlete Award ... Also competed in
Lacrosse in high school.
Personal — Born Reilly Stephen Murphy on July 29, 1985 to
Stephen R. Murphy and Cheryl Diane Abdi in San Diego,
Calif. ... Majoring in Radio/TV/Film ... Brother, Skyler,
competes in LaCrosse at Arizona State University.
Reilly Murphy’s Career Statistics
PASSING
Year
2006
Totals
RUSHING
Year
2006
Totals
G Effic. Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds
9 115.74 261-143-8 54.8 1770
9 115.74 261-143-8 54.8 1770
G
9
9
Att
73
73
Gain Loss
272 105
272 105
Net
167
167
Avg
2.3
2.3
TD Lng Av/G
8 61 196.7
8 61 196.7
TD Long Avg/G
6
19
18.6
6
19 18.6
68
tackle for two games before suffering a concussion at
Murray State ... Returned to right tackle for a game,
then moved to right guard for the next four, before
ending back at left guard for the season finale at Illinois
State ... Key component of an offense that passed for
a school-record 2,906 yards ... Was a lead blocker for
a stable of running backs that rushed for 1,208 yards
during the season.
2004 — Started two contests at left guard before missing the remainder of the season due to an illness.
High School — This Indiana schoolboy brings impressive
size and credentials to the Sycamores’ offensive line
unit ... A three-year letterwinner and a two-time allconference selection at Franklin Central High School,
Odle was named honorable mention all-state as a
senior when he graded out at 87 percent, which included 27 pancakes in 11 games ... He also earned
a pair of letters in track and field.
Personal — Born Zach K. Odle on September 5, 1984
to Stan and Judy Odle in Indianapolis, Ind. ... Majoring
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Ryan Patrick, DB
5-10 • 180 • Jr.-RS
Dayton, Ohio (Bal;l State)
2007 Outlook — Heady veteran, who is a proven
leader along the Sycamore offensive line.
2006 — Sat out the season as a redshirt following his
transfer from Ball State.
Previous School — Competed for two seasons in a
reserve role at Ball State of the Mid-American Conference.
Zach Odle, OL
6-4 • 285 • Jr.-2L
Indianapolis, Ind. (Franklin Central)
2007 Outlook — Heady veteran, who is a proven
leader along the Sycamore offensive line.
2006 — Seven game starter at left tackle ... Part of
an offense which finished the year ranked as the 26th
2005 — Versatile blocker who started nine games at
three different positions along the offensive line ...
Began the season at right guard, then moved to left
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52
13
87
Rafael Price, WR
Jerimy Robinson, WR
6-1 • 185 • Sr.-2L
Lake Station, Ind. (Purdue)
2007 Outlook — As a senior, Price will move from the
defensive side of the ball into the wide receiver rotation
... With speed and great hands, Price will help solidify
a position that was hit by graduation last season.
2006 — Played and started all 11 games for Indiana
State at the free safety position ... Was second on the
team with 95 total tackles, including 47 solo stops, a
team-best ... Posted a pair of tackles for loss ... Recorded one interception and broke up four passes ...
Four games of more than 10 tackles ... Season-high 13
stops against Northern Iowa.
2005 — Showed up and made his presence known
early for the Sycamores as he stepped in and started all
11 contests at the free safety position ... Team’s leading
returning tackler with 75 total stops ... Recorded one
tackle for loss and forced a pair of fumbles ... Set a
career-high with 12 tackles, including 10 solo stops in
the conference opener against Western Kentucky.
Previous School — Squad member in 2003 & 2004 at
Purdue.
High School — Recorded 91 tackles and three
interceptions, returning two of them for touchdowns, as
a senior ... Caught 26 passes for 477 yards (18.3 average),
rushed for 572 yards and scored 23 touchdowns ... Also
lettered in basketball ... Ranked as Indiana’s top wide
receiver by Tom Lemming in 2003.
Personal — Born Rafael Adrian Price on Oct. 22, 1983
to Linda Price in Cook County, Ill. ... Majoring in Physical
Education.
Rafael Price’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
2005
Totals
G
11
11
22
UT
47
43
90
AT
48
32
80
Total
95
75
170
TFL
2-1
1-2
3-3
0-0
1
4
0
0 0
0-0
0
2
0
0 2
0-0
1
6
0
0 2
6-0 • 190 • Sr.-1L
Elkhart, Ind. (Owens CC)
2007 Outlook — Speedy wide-out will see plenty of action in the Sycamores’ spread offense.
2006 — In eight games of action, hauled in 24 passes for
a total of 293 yards ... Averaged 12.2 yards per catch
with a pair of touchdowns ... On receiving end of 61yard pass reception ... Recorded a pair of 77 yard pass
reception outings against Missouri State and Illinois State
... Paced the Sycamores in the season finale versus the
Redbirds with six catches for 77 yards ... Scored touchdowns versus Murray State and Western Illinois.
2005 — Was a valuable member of the scout team.
High School — Four-year letterwinner in football, basketball, and track … All state in all three sports at Elkhart
High School.
Personal — Born Jerimy Robinson on February 25, 1985 to
David and Patricia Robinson in Elkhart, Ind. ... Majoring
in Physical Education.
Jerimy Robinson’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
8
8
No.
24
24
Yds
293
293
Avg
12.2
12.2
TD
2
2
Long Avg/G
61
36.6
61
36.6
79
Codey Spear, OL
6-3 • 280 • Fr.-RS
Crawfordsville, Ind. (High)
2007 Outlook — With a year under his belt, Spear will
be set to held out along the strong Sycamore offensive
front.
High School — Lettered for three seasons in football at
Crawfordsville High School under coach Rex Ryker ...
Was named all-area, all-county, all-conference ... Was
a First Team All-IFCA All-State selection .. Named to the
Region 6 All-Stars ... Earned team captain duties as a
senior ... Was a two-time Best Defensive Lineman selection for his high school ... Owns the Crawfordsville Power
Clean weightlifting record.
Personal — Born Codey Lee Spear on July 13, 1987 to
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Cindy Fuller and Marc Spear in Crawfordsville, Ind. ...
Majoring in Music Business ... Twin brother, Caleb Spear,
plays football at Columbia University.
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Alex Thomas, WR
5-11 • 185 • Sr.-2L
St. Louis, Mo. (Normandy)
Prenny Stokes, DE
6-4 • 280 • Sr.-3L
Lafayette, Ind. (McCutcheon)
2007 Outlook — With the needed size and athletic ability to perform well along the Sycamore defensive font,
Stokes is poised to break out this season and become
a recognizable force in the Gateway this fall.
2006 — Played and started in all 11 games at defensive end ... Recorded 39 total tackles, including
12 solo stops ... Was credited with six total tackles for
loss ... Broke up a pass ... Posted a season best nine
tackles against Northern Iowa.
2005 — Started the season’s first seven games at defensive tackle, before suffering a season-ending leg
injury at Northern Iowa ... Posted 20 tackles, including his first career quarterback sack ... Forced one
fumble during the season ... Recorded a season-best
six tackles against Youngstown State.
2004 — Made 11 tackles after seeing action in
seven contests ... Enjoyed a season-best four tackle
performance at Western Kentucky, where he also
recorded one tackle for a loss ... Broke up a pass
versus UT-Martin.
High School — Four-sport letterwinner at Lafayette’s
McCutcheon High School ... Named all-state, all-area
and all-conference as a senior ... Was his team’s Defensive M.V.P. ... Qualifier for the IHSAA Regional Track
meet ... A conference champion wrestler.
Personal — Born Prentis Foster Stokes on February 15,
1985 to Andrew and Matilda Stokes in Lafayette, Ind.
... Majoring in Criminology ... His father, Andrew, was
a professional boxer from 1981-87.
Prenny Stokes’ Career Statistics
Year
2006
2005
2004
Totals
36
9
G
11
10
7
28
UT
12
13
4
29
AT
27
7
7
41
Total
39
20
11
70
TFL
6-11
1-3
1-4
8-18
2007 Outlook — Quick player, who did it all last season to get on the field and will be a key part of the
Sycamore offense in many facets again this fall.
2006 — In 10 games played, caught 11 passes for 70
yards, an average of 6.4 yards per catch ... Credited
with 14 rushes for 78 yards, an average of 5.6 yards
per rush ... Caught four passes for 21 yards against
Illinois State ... Also posted five rushes for 31 yards
versus the Redbirds.
2005 — Saw action as a kick returner on special teams
for the Sycamores ... Caught two passes for 33 yards in
six games of action ... Averaged 19.2 yards per kickoff
return.
High School — Lettered in football for four seasons under
coach Michael Jackson at Normandy High School ... As
a senior, was rated as his team’s Most Improved Player
... Recorded 800 receiving yards for his career ... During
his final season, posted over 500 receiving yards and
five touchdowns.
Personal — Born Alexander S. Thomas on September
26, 1984 to Crystal Goff in St. Louis, Mo ... Majoring in
Criminology.
Alex Thomas’ Career Statistics
RUSHING
Year
2006
2005
Totals
RECEIVING
Year
2006
2005
Totals
G
10
6
16
Att
14
0
14
G
10
6
16
Gain Loss
80
2
0
0
80
2
No.
11
2
13
Yds
70
33
103
Net
78
0
78
Avg
6.4
16.5
7.9
Avg
5.6
0.0
5.6
TD Long Avg/G
0
21
7.8
0
0
0.0
0
21
5.0
TD
0
0
0
0-0
0
1
0
0 0
1-3
0
0
0
0 1
0-0
0
1
0
0 0
1-3
0
2
0
0 1
Long Avg/G
20
7.0
18
5.5
20
6.4
4
Elliott Thomas, DB
5-9 • 170 • So.-1L
Laplace, La. (East St. John)
2007 Outlook — Deceptive because of his size, Thomas
will be a major factor for the Sycamores this fall as
they search for effective cornerbacks in the 3-3-5
defensive alignment.
2005 — Played in nine games, recording 14 total tackles ... Recorded a season-best three tackles against
both Southern Illinois and Illinois State.
High School — An all-district selection as a senior ... In
2004, recorded 83 tackles, two interception, 10 passes
defended, two forced fumbles, one blocked kick and
one sack ... Lettered two seasons in football and track
Personal — Born Elliott F. Thomas on October 21, 1987 to
Elliott and Angelic Thomas in Laplace, La. ... Has a pair
of uncles and a cousin who have also played collegiate
football at Nichols State as well as Texas A&M ... Open
Preference major.
Elliott Thomas’ Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
9
9
UT
8
8
AT
6
6
Total
14
14
TFL
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
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Kyle Toney, DB
6-1 • 185 • Fr.-RS
Terre Haute, Ind. (South Vigo)
Back Award twice ... An All-MIC selection twice ... Earned
All-Wabash Valley honors twice ... Named the Student
Council Most Valuable Player ... Passed for 5,059 career
yards with 33 touchdowns ... Set a school record with
2,250 passing yards in a season ... Set the school and
MIC record with 475 passing yards in one game ... Also
broke the school record for pass completions in a game,
with 32.
Personal — Born Benjamin Kyle Toney on June 3, 1987
to Donald and Brenda Toney in Terre Haute, Ind. ...
Majoring in Business Marketing ... Uncle, Bob Cook,
played baseball at Three Rivers College.
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Jawann Turner, WR
6-0 • 200 • Sr.-1L
Hammond, Ind. (Rock Valley)
2007 Outlook — Sparkplug for the Sycamores on offense, Turner will be a dependable receiver this fall.
2006 — In his four games played, he caught four
passes for 35 yards ... Caught two passes for 15 yards
at Eastern Illinois.
High School — Three-time all-area selection in football
and basketball at Hammond High School ... Two-time
First Team All-LAC in football and three-time first team AllLAC selection in basketball .. Most Valuable Player of the
Indiana All-Star game ... Named all-state in both football
and basketball ... Two-time team MVP in both football
and basketball ... Named LAC Male Athlete of the Year
... Named The Hammond Times Player of the Year and
Hammond High Athlete of the Year as a senior.
Personal — Born Jawann James Turner on April 4, 1985 to
Bobbie Angela Crowder in Hammond, Ind. ... Majoring
in Education.
Jawann Turner’s Career Statistics
2007 Outlook — After switching to defense during the
spring, this local product will compete for time in the
secondary.
High School — Competed in football and basketball
at Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo High School ... Played
football for coach Jay Engle ... Was a two-time All-State
Honorable Mention selection by the Indiana Football
Coaches’ Association ... A member of the Tremendous
26 ... A Preseason Indiana Top 50 selection ... Bloomington
Herald Times Junior All-State Special Mention twice ...
Bloomington Herald Times All-State Special Mention ...
All-Vigo County three times ... Most Valuable Player in
Vigo County twice ... Earned the Outstanding Offensive
Year
2006
Totals
G
4
4
No.
4
4
Yds
35
35
Avg
8.8
8.8
TD
0
0
Long Avg/G
15
8.8
15
8.8
37
11
93
Tony West, RB
Kevin Wilson, DE
2007 Outlook — The speedy West will be a threat
to take the ball into the end zone on each carry ...
Maintains an explosive first step and uses skillful first
moves to break into the open-field, where he lets his
speed do the work.
2006 — Paced the team with 791 rushing yards on
160 carries in nine games played ... Averaged 4.9
yards per carry ... Broke a season-long 42 yard rush
in the season opener against Purdue ... Scored five
rushing touchdowns as well as recording one touchdown reception ... Caught 17 passes for a total of
149 yards ... Averaged 87.9 rushing as well as 16.6
receiving yards per game ... Three different 100-yard
rushing efforts, paced by a 217-yard effort versus Murray State ... Tallied 125 yards on the ground against
the Boilermakers ... Topped the 100-yard mark with
110 rushing yards at Southern Illinois ... Caught a pair
of passes for 34 yards at Northern Illinois ... His 87.9
rushing yards ranked seventh-best in the Gateway as
well as 40th in the nation.
2005 — Sat out the season due to the NCAA’s doubletransfer rule ... West spend one semester at Findlay
University, but was not a member of the school’s
football program.
Previous Schools — Named all-state as a junior in 2002
at Mishawaka-Penn High School ... Lettered in football
and track in high school ... Attended Findlay University
... Played for one season (2003) at Western Kentucky
University for David Elson ... Rushed for a career-best
159 yards and a touchdown against Indiana State
in Hilltoppers’ 59-14 win over Sycamores at Memorial
Stadium.
Personal — Born Adrian Antoinio West on June 16, 1985
to Louis and Gail West in Kalamazoo, Mich. ... Majoring in
Business Management ... Son of second-year Sycamore
head coach Lou West.
2007 Outlook — This young, hard worker will come in
this fall and make a major impact on the Sycamore
defensive line ... He is tall, lean and explosive off the
line of scrimmage.
2006 — Played in four games, making four tackles
... Recorded one tackle for loss ... Posted a pair of
tackles at Northern Illinois.
High School — Named team’s Most Valuable Defensive
Lineman as a senior ... Also named Indianapolis
Arlington’s Most Improved Player during his career ...
Indianapolis Star all-city honorable mention selection.
Personal — Born Kevin Duane Wilson on May 5, 1987 to
Karen Wilson and Duane Wilson in Indianapolis, Ind. ...
Majoring in Information Technology.
5-9 • 175 • Sr.-1L
Mishawaka, Ind. (Western Ky.)
6-5 • 200 • So.-1L
Indianapolis, Ind. (Arlington)
Elliott Thomas’ Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
G
4
4
UT
1
1
AT
3
3
Total
4
4
TFL
1-3
1-3
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
Tony West’s Career Statistics
RUSHING
Year
2006
Totals
RECEIVING
Year
2006
Totals
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G Att
9 160
9 160
G
9
9
Gain Loss
813
22
813
22
No.
17
17
Yds
149
149
Net
791
791
Avg
8.8
8.8
Avg
4.9
4.9
TD
1
1
TD Long Avg/G
5
42
87.9
5
42 87.9
Long Avg/G
23
16.6
23
16.6
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Matt Winger, OL
6-7 • 310 • Jr.-2L
Lafayette, Ind. (McCutcheon)
a senior ... Second team all-conference and honorable
mention all-state selection as a junior.
Personal — Born Michael Donnell Woods, Jr., on April
1, 1987 to Yahlonda Woods and Mike Woods, Sr. in Fort
Wayne, Ind. ... Majoring in Athletic Training.
Mike Woods’ Career Statistics
Year
2007 Outlook — Tall and stout, Winger will look to continue to grow this season and compete for a spot in
the rotation along the Sycamore offensive front line.
2006 — Saw ample action in a back-up role ... Part of
an offense which finished the year ranked as the 26th
2005 — Winger earned his first career start at the left
guard position at Murray State ... Suffered a concussion at the game and did not return to the lineup for
the remainder of the season.
2004 — Sat out the season as a redshirt year.
High School — This four-year letterwinner out of McCutcheon High School received second team all-area
and all-conference honors as a senior ... Winger was
named a Gridiron Digest Top Returning senior in 2003
and earned the Mental Attitude Award ... Blocking 88
percent as a senior, he also collected 12 pancakes.
Personal — Born John Matt Winger on May 25, 1984
to James Winger and Judy Korb in Dayton, Ind. ...
Majoring in Criminology.
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Mike Woods, DB
5-10 • 175 • Jr.-2L
Fort Wayne, Ind. (Northrop)
2007 Outlook — Woods will receive an opportunity to
be successful because of his smart play and quick
moves.
2006 — Saw in six games ... Made 16 total tackles,
including eight solos ... Made one tackle for a loss ...
Paced the team with a pair of interceptions ... Posted
a season-high seven tackles at Western Kentucky.
2005 — Posted 10 tackles in six games of action ... Was
credited with a season-best four tackles against Western Illinois ... Averaged 15.3 yards per kickoff return ...
Best kickoff return of 32 yards came at Illinois State.
High School — First team all-state, all-region and
all-conference as a senior ... Named to the Indiana
Fabulous 50 rankings ... Team’s Most Valuable Player as
2006
2005
Totals
G
6
6
12
UT
8
7
15
AT
8
3
11
Total
16
10
26
TFL
1-1
0-0
1-1
0-0
2
0
0
0 0
0-0
0
0
0
0 0
0-0
2
0
0
0 0
Aaron Bailey, DB
6-1 • 190 • Fr.-HS
Hamilton, Ohio (Hamilton)
Previous School — Lettered for one season in football
under coach Jim Place at Hamilton High School ... Also
lettered in basketball ... Named All-Butler County ... Was
both a team captain and Team MVP as a senior.
Personal — Born Aaron Jarrell Bailey on April 11, 1989 to
Sharon and James Bailey in Hamilton, Ohio ... Majoring
in Psychology.
Larry Carter, DB
6-0 • 175 • Fr.-HS
Middletown, Ohio (Middletown)
Previous School — Lettered for three seasons under
coach Ron Johnson at Middletown High School ...
Named All-Academic GMC ... Was named the team’s
defensive player of the year as a senior ... Was a secondteam all-conference selection ... Also lettered in track
and field.
Personal — Born Larry D. Carter on December 6, 1988 to
Larry and Roxanne Carter in Cincinnati, Ohio ... Majoring
Justin Collins, RB
5-9 • 165 • Fr.-HS
Louisville, Ky. (Western)
Previous School — Lettered for four seasons under
coach Doug Preston at Western High School ... Named
to the All-State team as a senior as well as the All-State
Second Team as a junior ... Three-time all-district ... State
Champion in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash and
4x100 meter relay team ... Rushed for 1,810 yards as
a senior with 32 touchdowns scored ... Totaled 1,926
rushing yards as a junior with 37 touchdowns.
Personal: Born Justin Lynn Collins on July 20, 1989 to
Joshlyn Collins in Pine Bluff, Ark. ... Majoring in Recreation
and Sports Management.
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Tim Consaul, DL
Derelle Hankins, OL
Previous School — A three-year letterwinner for coach
Harold Pearson at Piper High School ... Also lettered in
baseball .. Named a BCAA All-Star and was featured in
the North vs. South All-Star Game ... Named his team’s
Defensive Most Valuable Player ... Posted 88 total
tackles, seven sacks as well as 21 tackles for loss.
Personal — Born Timothy Michael Consaul on January
23, 1989 to Michael and Carol Consaul in Plantation, Fla
... Majoring in Business Management.
coach Jay Engle at Terre Haute South Vigo High School
... Also lettered in basketball as well as track and field
... Named his team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Lineman ... Earned All-Wabash Valley honors.
Personal — Born Derelle Antonio Hankins on February
13, 1989 to Charlotte Hankins and Tunde Davies in Terre
Haute, Ind. ... Open Preference Major.
6-4 • 240 • Fr.-HS
Sunrise, Fla. (Southside)
Nick Daly, OL
6-4 • 315 • Jr.-TR
Burlington, Iowa (North Iowa CC)
Previous Schools — Daly was a preseason honorable
mention All-American as well as a first team all-region
selection and was named co-offensive lineman of the
year. Twice during his career, Daly has been named the
team’s offensive player of the game. At Burlington High
School, Daly was a three-sport letterwinner where he was
named all-conference in football twice.
Ben Greffert, DL
6-3 • 260 • Fr.-HS
Griffith, Ind. (Griffith)
Previous School — A four-year letterwinner for coach
Russ Radthe at Griffith High School ... Also lettered in
basketball ... Named to the Indiana Football Coaches
Association Junior All-State Team ... An Indiana Top 50
selection ... Member of the Associated Press First Team
... Earned Bloomington Herald Times Junior All-State
honors ... A member of the Top 33 ... Indiana Class 3A
Defensive Most Valuable Player ... Named to the Primetime 25 ... Recorded 111 total tackles as well as nine
tackles for loss ... Posted 11.5 sacks and a pair of pass
deflections ... Blocked two kicks.
Personal — Born Benjamin John Greffert on October 19,
1987 to Thomas and Debbie Greffert in Munster, Ind. ...
Majoring in Physical Education.
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6-3 • 265 • Fr.-HS
Terre Haute, Ind. (South Vigo)
Janssen Hayes, OL
6-3 • 295 • Jr.-TR
St. Petersburg, Fla. (Ellsworth CC)
Previous School — He played the last year at Ellsworth
Community College for coach John Sala, where he
was a preseason All-American as well as an all-region
selection. He was named his team’s Most Valuable
Player and allowed no sacks during the year. Hayes
was a three-sport letterwinner at Gibbs High School for
coach Al Davis. While there he was an all-conference
and all-county selection.
Josh Herron, DB
5-9 • 195 • Fr.-HS
Monroe, Ohio (Monroe)
coach Jason Krause at Monroe High School ... Also
lettered in basketball, baseball as well as track and
field ... Was a two-time first team all-league selection
... Earned a pair of all-district mentions ... Was named
all-city and all-state ... Named the Cintas Player of the
Week as well as Wide Receiver of the Year ... Set school
records for most catches in both a career and season
... School record holder for most receiving yards in a
season as well as longest touchdown pass reception.
Personal — Born Joshua Isaac Herron on February 14,
1989 to Mike and Linda Herron in Middletown, Ohio ...
Open Preference major.
Josh Jellison, OL
6-5 • 265 • Fr.-HS
Plainfield, Ind. (Plainfield)
Previous School — A three-year letterwinner for coach
Brian Woodard at Plainfield High School ... Also competed for two seasons in basketball as well as track and
field ... Name to the Indiana Football Coaches Association All-State First Team ... Was also a first team all-conference selection as well as an academic all-conference pick ... Selected to the All-Metro West Team ...
Named Plainfield’s Offensive Player of the Week four
times as a senior ... Was team defensive player of the
week five times ... Named his team’s Most Valuable
Lineman and a team captain as a senior ... His seven
sacks tied the school record ... Recorded 71 pancake
blocks and graded out over 90% blocking as a senior.
Personal — Born Josh Peter Jellsion on September 19,
1988 to Pete and Jo Jellison in Indianapolis, Ind. ... Majoring in Biology.
Aaron Johnston, WR
5-11 • 165 • Fr.-HS
Previous School — A three-year football letterwinner at
Franklin Central High School for coach Lance Schieb
... Also lettered for four seasons in track and field ...
Named to the Bloomington Herald Times Junior All-Star
Team ... A two-time all-conference selection ... Named
all-state as a senior ... A member of Indiana’s Elite 50 ...
In track was named all-conference twice in the high
jump ... Led his conference in total tackles as both a
junior and senior ... Posted 264 career tackles, 9.5 quarterback sacks, three interceptions and returned one
pick for a touchdown ... Forced six fumbles and recovered three others.
Personal — Born David Lawrence Lasiter on June 24,
1988 to Michael and Melissa Lasiter in Indianapolis, Ind.
... Majoring in Education.
David Lasiter, LB
6-2 • 200 • Fr.-HS
Indianapolis, Ind. (Franklin Central)
Previous School — A three-year football letterwinner at
Franklin Central High School for coach Lance Schieb
... Also lettered for four seasons in track and field ...
Named to the Bloomington Herald Times Junior All-Star
Team ... A two-time all-conference selection ... Named
all-state as a senior ... A member of Indiana’s Elite 50 ...
In track was named all-conference twice in the high
jump ... Led his conference in total tackles as both a
junior and senior ... Posted 264 career tackles, 9.5 quarterback sacks, three interceptions and returned one
pick for a touchdown ... Forced six fumbles and recovered three others.
Personal — Born David Lawrence Lasiter on June 24,
1988 to Michael and Melissa Lasiter in Indianapolis, Ind.
... Majoring in Education.
Ernie Lee, OL
6-5 • 270 • Fr.-HS
Previous School — A three-year letterwinner and starter
for coach Mark Haste at Indianapolis North Central High
School ... Was a two-time all-state selection ... Named
all-conference and all-county as a senior ... Recorded
59 solo tackles, a sack and seven tackles for losses.
Personal — Born Ernie Lee on September 12, 1988 to
Angela Smith and Ernest Evans in Indianapolis, Ind. ...
Open Preference Major.
Troy Leinebach, OL
6-5 • 250 • Fr.-HS
Jasper, Ind. (Jasper)
Previous School: Lettered for four season in football and
basketball at Jasper High School ... An all-state selection ... Also a two-time all-conference mention as well
as an all-region member.
Bill McGrath, TE
6-5 • 255 • So.-TR
Saskatchewan, Canada (Temple)
Previous Schools: McGrath saw limited playing time
with the Owls during his lone season with the program.
At Vanier High School, he was a two-sport athlete who
lettered four years in football. McGrath was named to
the All-Canada team and was named the Most Valuable Player of both his football and basketball teams
as a senior. He holds the league record for number of
receptions, touchdowns and total receiving yards for
his high school career.
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Broc Miller, QB
Shane Parson, QB
6-2 • 200 • Fr.-HS
Brazil, Ind. (Northview)
6-2 • 200 • Fr.-HS
Goshen, Ind. (Goshen)
head coach George Gettle at Northview High School
... A Bloomington Herald Times Top 33 selection ...
Named All-Wabash Valley ... A Region 6 All-Star ... Was
named Honorable Mention All-State by the Associated
Press and the Indiana Football Coaches Association ...
Threw for 32 touchdowns as a senior.
Personal — Born Broc Miller on April 17, 1989 to Kehrt
and Anita Miller in Terre Haute, Ind. ... Open Preference
Major.
Previous School — Lettered for three seasons in football
under coach Dave Wilson at Goshen High School ...
An all-conference selection ... Named his team’s Most
Valuable Offensive Player and well as Most Improved
...Was 125-of-247 passing this past season for 2,189
yards and 23 touchdowns ... Tossed four touchdowns
in one game against Elkhart Memorial ... Completed
256 career passes for 4,031 yards and 39 touchdowns.
Personal — Born Shane Jonathan Parson on September
10, 1988 to Scott and Tami Parson in Goshen Ind. ...
Majoring in Business Accounting.
Ryhs Newman, TE
6-5 • 240 • Fr.-HS
Oxford, Ohio (Talawanda)
Brandon Pence, LB
6-1 • 245 • Fr.-HS
Previous School — Lettered for three seasons un- Limestone, Ill. (Limestone Community)
der coach Mike Wright at Talawanda High School ...
Also lettered in basketball as well as track and field ...
Named all-league in football ... Also earned all-county
and all-district honors ... As a senior, posted 640 receiving yards with seven touchdowns.
Personal — Born Rhys Alexander Newmann on June 22,
1989 to Rocky and Lisa Newman in Oxford, Ohio ... Majoring in Business Marketing.
Evan Parker, QB
5-10 • 190 • So.-SQ
Merrillville, Ind. (Merrillville)
High School — Competed in football, baseball and
basketball at Merrillville (Ind.) High School ... Played
football for coach Jeff Yelton ... Earned All-State
Honorable Mention from the Indiana Football Coaches
Association .. Was an All-DAC award winner and was
named second team all-area ... Was his team’s Most
Valuable Player as both a junior and senior ... Team
captain ... Named his team’s Most Improved Player as
a sophomore and junior ... Broke the school record for
most touchdown passes thrown at DeMerre Stadium
with 39 scoring tosses ... Passed for 3,385 career yards
and rushed for 1,318 more during his standout career ...
Scored 21 touchdowns.
Personal — Born Evan Lamar Parker on December
28, 1987 to Renee and Leonard Parker in Gary, Ind. ...
Majoring in Business Marketing.
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coach Loren Peacock at Limestone Community High
School ... Also lettered in track and field ... A Mid-Illini
All-Conference Running Back ... Also named allconference in the shot put ... Was named Limestone’s
Most Valuable Player as both a junior and senior ... MVP
of track team as a senior ... Posted 1,158 rushing yards
and 10 catches for 89 yards ... Scored 14 touchdowns
as a senior.
Personal — Born Brandon Scott Pence on August 24,
1988 to Tony and Jo Anne Pence in Peoria, Ill. ... Open
Preference Major.
Brandon Ramsey, WR
6-2 • 200 • Fr.-HS
coach Ron Johnson at Middletown High School ... Also
a star in track and field, where he competed in the
discus throw, long jump and 4 x 400 meter relay ... In
football, was named his team’s Most Valuable Player
as a senior ... An All-Ohio selection ... Was a two-time
All-GMC and All-District honoree ... Led Southwest Ohio
in receiving as a senior.
Personal — Born Brandon Scott Ramsey on March 3,
1989 to Lucius Ramsey, Sr., and Barbara Ramsey in
Cincinnati, Ohio ... Majoring in Business Administration.
Milton Redwine, Jr., DE
Pernell Williams, RB
6-3 • 220 • Fr.-HS
Mishawaka, Ind. (Penn)
5-10 • 205 • Jr.-TR
Dayton, Ohio (West Virginia)
Previous School — Lettered for two seasons under
coach Cory at Penn High School ... Named All-NIC for
football as well as track and field.
Personal — Born Milton Redwine, Jr. on April 26, 1989 to
Milton Redwine, Sr., and Sequoia Green in Pittsburgh,
Penn. ... Majoring in Communications.
Previous School — Spent two seasons at West Virginia
under head coach Rich Rodriquez ... Appeared on team
that advanced to the 2005 Sugar Bowl.
Quinton Scott, DB
5-10 • 185 • So.-SQ
Previous Schools — Played football at Fort Wayne (Ind.)
Southside High School for coach Matt Land ... Was an
Honorable Mention All-State selection by the Indiana
Football Coaches Association ... Earned Fort Wayne
Player of the Year honors ... Was named the Most
Valuable Player of his team for three years in a row ...
Was a two-time all-area selection ... Posted 910 yards
rushing as well 1,009 yards passing ... Was credited with
14 sacks, 82 tackles, and an interception ... Scored nine
rushing touchdowns and passed for 14 more.
Personal — Born Quinton Jamarr Scott on January 22,
1988 to Rosemary Scott and William Wilkins in Fort Wayne,
Ind. ... Majoring in Criminology ... One of five siblings.
Corey Varnadore, PK
5-11 • 160 • Fr.-HS
Tallahassee, Fla. (Florida)
Previous School — A two-year letterwinner for coach
Jarrod Hickman at Florida High School ... Also lettered in
soccer and baseball ... A First Team All-State Kicker and
Punter as a junior and senior ... Named First Team All-Big
Bend Kicker for two consecutive seasons ... Was named
Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year in
Soccer ... Kicked a pair of 52-yard field goals as a senior
as well as 50-yarder during his junior campaign ... 30-of-31
kickoff attempts were touchbacks ... Landed 12 punts
inside the 10-yard line with a long boot of 69 yards.
Personal — Born Corey Austin Varnadore on April 6,
1989 to Art and Rose Ann Varnadore in Tampa, Fla. ...
Majoring in Business.
Tyler Williams, RB
5-10 • 205 • Fr.-HS
Oxford, Ohio (Talawanda)
Previous School — Lettered for four years under coach
Mike Wright at Talawanda High School ... Also lettered
in basketball and wrestling ... Named all-county and
all-league ... An all-district qualifier in wrestling as well
as track and field ... Owns school record for rushing with
2,888 career yards gained ... Also is the school’s career
touchdown record holder with 35 trips to the end zone
... Scored five touchdowns in a game on three separate occasions.
Personal — Born Michael Tyler Williams on February 23,
1988 to Michael and Theresa Williams in Dayton, Ohio
... Majoring in Elementary Education.
Joe Wingis, WR
6-6 • 205 • Fr.-HS
St. John, Ind. (Lake Central)
coach Bill Melby at Lake Central High School ... Also lettered in basketball ... Named first team all-area ... Also
earned first team All-Duneland Conference ... An Indiana Football Coaches Association First Team All-State
selection ... Senior Team Captain ... Two-time wide receiver of the year ... Holds School record with 63 pass
receptions and 10 touchdowns.
Personal — Born Joseph Durell Wingis on October 20,
1988 to Dianna and Bill Melby in Munster, Ind. ... Majoring in Business Management.
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This Is The Football Championship Subdivision ...
One Division I
As most football fans know, three classifications – Division I-A, I-AA and I-AAA – were used to differentiate the
administration of a school’s football program. As of December 15, 2006, those three classifications were
declared out of bounds and new designations were kicked off.
The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) will be used to describe football programs that compete to participate in the
postseason bowl system that includes the 32 NCAA-licensed bowls that make up the Bowl Championship Series.
The NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) now will be used to describe schools that participate in the
NCAA championship postseason structure (one of 88 NCAA national championships that formerly was described
as the I-AA football championship).
NEW NAME
PREVIOUS NAME
Division I-A
Football Bowl Subdivision
I-A (short hand)
Bowl Subdivision
I-A (acronym for NCAA manual use)
Bowl Championship Series
FBS
NCAA Football
Championship Subdivision
I-AA (short hand)
Football Championship
Subdivision
NCAA Division I-AA
Division I-AA
Football Committee
Division I-AAA
Division I (all other sports)
The I-A, I-AA and I-AAA designations were confusing and as result, misapplied by college football
fans and the media when referring not only to football programs (e.g., I-AA basketball). And
because of greater awareness of specific conferences and schools, the I-A label was rarely emphasized by the I-A membership, which only caused greater confusion about the I-AA classification.
This initiative, voted into effect by the presidents and chancellors who comprise the NCAA Division
I Board of Directors last August, is not intended to confuse or devalue the importance of the BCS
format.
Same
Division I-AA
I-AA (acronym for NCAA manual use)
The Reason for the Change
FCS
NCAA Division I
Division I Football
Championship Committee
Division I
Same
Why These Titles Were Chosen
These labels communicate in a positive and clear way about the differences between the
Division I football classifications, chiefly the postseason opportunity, while still defining
them within the Division I experience.
The name change also clearly defines the student-athlete experience. Rather than being
incorrectly referred to by a football classification, they’ll simply be a Division I studentathlete.
Spreading the Word
The use of the new football labels was rolled out at the 2006 NCAA Divsion I Football
Championship game. During the course of the 2007 season, expect these new football
designations to be used by members of the college football community, which includes
student-athletes, corporate supporters, university/college officials, community leaders
and media partners.
Coaches, administrators and staff have been asked to use the new classifications in
media guides, game programs, Web sites, tickets and promotional materials.
Get to know the new names for the teams in your favorite game – the Football Bowl
Subdivision (FBS) and the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
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